Backgammon is the oldest game in history. It has been called as the "little war," backgammon started in Mesopotamia (now referred to as Iraq) approximately 5 millennia ago. However, Egyptians referred to backgammon as "Senat," which is a similar form of the current game enjoyed at this time. Centuries ago, just people in influence, the ruling figures of royalty like Egyptian kings, were able to play. The game started to spread around the world over time. Various Backgammon versions have been created in many regions and civilizations, but the general regulations of those variations are similar to that of the archaic form . For example, The Greeks took hold of the game and called it by the name "bac gamen." From there, the Anglo’s adopted backgammon in the seventeenth century and have stuck with it ever since. Backgammon and other ancient games were never accepted by a number of faiths. The religious believe that the game was the work of the Devil. This caused churches to ban and destroy the game. The abolishment and burning had never prevent many people enjoying games and being entertained.
Computers afford a brand-new arena for Backgammon. When various video machines are sold all-over the place, computer academics in Artificial Intelligence (AI) have been using Backgammon for assessing, advancing and analyzing AI theories and breakthroughs as a consequence of the simplicity of game rules and complexity of schemes.
With the wide use of the net, backgammon has evolved to a completely new level. A few may not be aware that net Backgammon is already installed on most of PCs that run Windows XP/Vista by default under "Games" menu option. Internet Backgammon connects hundreds of thousands of individuals around the planet. Once you signed up on a web game site, you can bet on Backgammon with a computer, or with a real gambler. Betting sites have been holding Backgammon tournaments consistently. You can participate in Backgammon for enjoyment, or for money. There are tens of thousands of associations dedicated to web backgammon, including certain software that you can retrieve to play against other players. People love Backgammon for the fact that it’s uncomplicated but still calls for an abundance of attention and skill.
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